It's Unscripted, Unconventional and Unapologetic training that equips you to handle everyday communication challenges as a caregiver.

Become a Certified Dementia Communication Specialist

Marrying empathy and improv has proven to be a dynamic way to communicate with persons with dementia. Expand your understanding of Dementia Communication by earning the designation of Certified Dementia Communication Specialist, TODAY!

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Shining a light on unique ways to communicate with persons affected by dementia.

Caring for persons with dementia brings a unique set of challenges.

Silver Dawn Training Institute equips professionals and loved ones with a new way to communicate with these individuals: improv.

Our approach is unscripted, unconventional and unapologetic. We deal with real-life scenarios and consider your – and your patients’ – vantage points. Our training is based on our company founders’ experience in long-term care. They designed the program to bridge gaps informal caregiver training.

We recognize the struggles. We help you think on your feet. We affirm you and send you back to your work or home energized. Our training is far from boring – everyone is in on the act. You’ll discover that you are not alone in your frustrations, and you will gain allies as you provide care for these precious lives.

Meet The Cast

Tami Neumann, CDCS, CDP

Chief Operations Officer

As the Chief Operations Officer, Tami believes in taking the unconventional steps needed to create a change in culture that the aging community is in desperate need of. This is reflected in the Dementia RAW Workshops, CDCS Certification Program and the Dinner Series in which they talk openly and honestly about Death, Dying & Aging, and Sexuality.

Tami is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and completed all coursework in Nursing Home Administration while spending over 20 years in the Aging Industry. Over the past 4 years she has hosted the Wego Award Nominated podcast, Conversations In Care & compiled a book based on the conversations she has had on her podcast. Currently, she studies improv under the direction of Antoine McKay.